The Boston Celtics have been perennial playoff contenders over the past few years. In fact, the 2019-20 campaign marked the third time in which the team advanced to the conference finals in four seasons. However, thanks to injuries to various players this season, the Boston Celtics have had their fair share of struggles. For example, […]
The Los Angeles Lakers were a top-four team in the western conference during the first half of the season. However, things have changed a bit since that time. For example, Anthony Davis — the Lakers’ second-leading scorer and top defender — went down with an injury. LeBron James was also out of the rotation for […]
Houston Rockets guard John Wall has had his fair share of setbacks with regards to injuries. For instance, he was on the shelf the past season and a half due to heel and Achilles tendon issues. Additionally, the five-time All-Star was out of the rotation this season with swelling in his left knee. As if […]
The Brooklyn Nets faced the Miami Heat on Sunday afternoon in what could have been a playoff preview. The contest certainly lived up to the billing as there were 19 lead changes and 10 ties. Additionally, neither team led by more than seven points. Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant got off to a hot start, […]
The Denver Nuggets had a very memorable season in 2020-21. They overcame a pair of 3-1 deficits in the first two rounds of the playoffs en route to a conference finals appearance. That marked the first time they accomplished this feat since the 2008-09 season. Although Denver Nuggets lost the series in five games to […]
The Villanova Wildcats won the Big East with an 18-7 record in 2020-21. This was good enough for the No. 5 seed in the South Region. Unfortunately, their postseason tournament run concluded with a 62-51 loss to top-seeded Baylor in this year’s Sweet 16 round. While that loss to the eventual champions was a bitter […]
The Milwaukee Bucks have been somewhat of an afterthought in the Eastern Conference playoff race. After all, the Philadelphia 76ers own the best record in the East. Secondly, the Brooklyn Nets have tinkered with their roster as well. This includes the recent additions of Blake Griffin and LaMarcus Aldridge. In spite of these trends, the […]
The Portland Trail Blazers managed to nab the final playoff berth last season. Unfortunately, they were ousted by the Los Angeles Lakers in the first round of the postseason. Despite the disappointing end to their season, the Trail Blazers were expected to be in the mix for another playoff berth this season. And they posted […]
